September 2020
August 2020 Rescues
Starting this month, SLCG Magazine will have a short column dedicated to some of the many rescues that our compatriots in the USCG conduct in the month prior to issue release. USCG Rescues Family of Four in the Gulf of Mexico NEW ORLEANS, LA - On August 5, 2020, a family of four was rescued from their overturned boat in the Gulf of Mexico, near Venice, Louisiana. The … [Read more...] about August 2020 Rescues
A Greek Coast Guardian Dies, We Remember and Honor
LT Kyriakos Papadopoulos - A true hero of our times https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/heroic_coast_guard_officer_papadopoulos_who_saved_thousands_at_height_of_refugee_crisis_dies_at_44-48414/ https://www.ekathimerini.com/233817/article/ekathimerini/news/statue-to-be-erected-in-honor-of-late-coast-guard-officer-on-lesvos Documentary: … [Read more...] about A Greek Coast Guardian Dies, We Remember and Honor
The Beginnings of an SR
How did it all begin: I am MaikeMia Sunato, and I am from Germany; I just started with the SL Coast Guard, and you could say I am totally fresh behind the ears. I am a passionate SL photographer. That's how it all started. I was persuaded by my older sister, Suna Sunato, to take pictures at her graduation, this was in July. A short time later was the 15th anniversary … [Read more...] about The Beginnings of an SR
A Seaman Recruits 2nd Week
The 2nd week in the rotation: It is Sunday again, and I am more relaxed than last week. Suna and I did an excellent tour over Terranova. This time the stops were also announced much earlier. So, I looked at the list and saw that I was assigned to the station Farcastle. I went there in civilian clothes and had a look at the … [Read more...] about A Seaman Recruits 2nd Week